Assistant Prosecutor: Criminal Trials & Public Service

Branch County; Coldwater (MI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plans

14 paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Branch County Government seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney licensed in Michigan to handle a broad range of criminal casework. Responsibilities include reviewing police reports, guiding investigations, preparing for litigation, and presenting cases in court.

The role requires strong legal knowledge, ethical standards, confidentiality, and the ability to work with public agencies. The position is salary-based (40 hours/week) with on-call requirements and opportunities to contribute to

Formación

• Juris Doctorate Degree or recent graduate awaiting bar results.
• Licensed Attorney in the State of Michigan in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and ethics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional judgment.
• Experience with legal software and office technology.

Responsabilidades

• Review police reports, warrants, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Provide guidance to police and agencies during investigations.
• Prepare for litigation: research laws, write briefs, prep witnesses, negotiate case resolutions.
• Present and argue cases to juries, judges, and other fact finders.
• Prosecute all phases of criminal trials in Circuit Court, District Court, and Probate Courts.
• Maintain on-call availability and meet scheduling needs as required.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Trial preparation

Court presentation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Ethics and confidentiality

Public speaking

Technology literacy

Educación

Juris Doctorate

Herramientas

Karpel

PolyCom

Zoom

JIS

Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Descripción del empleo

Branch County Government seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney licensed in Michigan to handle a broad range of criminal casework. Responsibilities include reviewing police reports, guiding investigations, preparing for litigation, and presenting cases in court.

The role requires strong legal knowledge, ethical standards, confidentiality, and the ability to work with public agencies. The position is salary-based (40 hours/week) with on-call requirements and opportunities to contribute to